alkyl halide
Chinese equivalent: 卤代烃
alkyl halide A derivative of a hydrocarbon in which one or more hydrogen atoms are replaced by halogen atoms (F, Cl, Br, I).
Syllabus path: Properties of Substances and Reactions › Basic Organic Compounds (Hydrocarbons & Derivatives)
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alkyl halide A derivative of a hydrocarbon in which one or more hydrogen atoms are replaced by halogen atoms (F, Cl, Br, I).
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